July 3rd

During his regular visit on KROE'S Public Pulse program, host Kim Love asked Sheridan Mayor Dave Kinskey about the possibility of digital photo radar coming to Sheridan. While the mayor admitted that it isn't something he sees in the immediate future, he has changed his stance on the idea.

There's been a lot of discussion lately about state budget cuts, and whether or not an increase in severance taxes is a good option for the state to consider. Equality State Policy Center Executive Director, Dan Neal, explains why the center is behind raising the severance tax.

July 1st

It’s the time of the year when people enjoy setting off fireworks in preparation for the upcoming Independence Day Celebrations. While the fire danger has been lowered due to the recent wet weather, people still need to be very careful if they choose to use consumer fireworks. Sheridan County Sheriff Dave Hofmeier has some tips for the holiday:

The City of Sheridan took a new approach when designing the North Main reconstruction slated to begin next year. They started by asking City residents to become involved before any other planning efforts began. The same process is being used when considering the future of the “South Park” area, purchased by the City last year.

An admitted drug dealer changed his plea yesterday in 4th Judicial District Court on four separate felony counts. 33-year-old Marcus Cobb entered his guilty pleas as part of a plea agreement with prosecutors.

June 30th

With all the construction underway on Brundage Lane in Sheridan, it may be hard to notice the newest project. The Wyoming Department of Transportation is adding a traffic signal at the intersection of Brundage Lane and Sugarland Drive. WYDOT Public Involvement Specialist Ronda Holwell tells us why the light is being installed:

Every summer in Sheridan you’ll find the Sheridan WYO Rodeo, Buffalo Bill Days, and Concerts in the Park. The tradition of live music in Kendrick Park is decades old. In fact, the Tuesday Concerts in the Park series originally featured the Sheridan Community Concert Band each week throughout the summer back in the 1960’s.